Phonics and Reading Kindergarten Class
Welcome to Kindergarten Reading Class, an exciting introduction to the world of reading! Over six weeks, our young learners will develop foundational skills through fun, hands-on activities that build letter recognition, phonemic awareness.
What's included
12 live meetings
20 in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
Welcome to our Kindergarten Reading Class, an exciting introduction to the world of reading! Over six weeks, our young learners will develop foundational skills through fun, hands-on activities that build letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and sight word familiarity. Each session is packed with interactive games, engaging stories, and creative activities to spark a love of reading and storytelling. Children will explore the alphabet, learn letter sounds, recognize common sight words, and begin blending simple words. Through storytime, they'll discover how to identify characters, settings, and events, nurturing early comprehension skills. This class is perfect for kindergarteners ready to begin their reading journey in a supportive and joyful environment!
Learning Goals
Goals:
Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters.
Develop phonemic awareness (recognizing sounds and matching them to letters).
Begin sight word recognition.
Understand basic story elements (characters, setting, beginning, middle, end).
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to letters A-D
Objective: Begin identifying uppercase and lowercase letters (A–M).
Activities:
Letter of the Day: Each day focus on a specific letter (A–M).
Sound Games: Practice identifying sounds each letter makes using flashcards and visual aids.
Matching Activity: Match uppercase to lowercase letters.
Storytime: Read an alphabet-themed story (e.g., "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom").
Sight Words Introduced: "a," "I" 100 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to letters A O
Objective: Begin identifying uppercase and lowercase letters (A–M).
Activities:
Letter of the Day: Each day focus on a specific letter (A–M).
Sound Games: Practice identifying sounds each letter makes using flashcards and visual aids.
Matching Activity: Match uppercase to lowercase letters.
Storytime: Read an alphabet-themed story (e.g., "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom").
Sight Words Introduced: "a," "I" 100 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Letter F-J
Objective: Continue with letter recognition (N–Z).
Activities:
Letter of the Day: Each day focus on a letter (N–Z).
Sound Sorting: Sort words or pictures by beginning sound.
Alphabet Bingo: Reinforce letter recognition with a fun game.
Storytime: Read another alphabet-themed story or a story with simple rhyming patterns.
Sight Words Introduced: "the," "is" 100 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Letters I U and short vowel review
Objective: Continue with letter recognition (N–Z).
Activities:
Letter of the Day: Each day focus on a letter (N–Z).
Sound Sorting: Sort words or pictures by beginning sound.
Alphabet Bingo: Reinforce letter recognition with a fun game.
Storytime: Read another alphabet-themed story or a story with simple rhyming patterns.
Sight Words Introduced: "the," "is" 100 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I am Orton Gillingham trained which is used to help Dyslexia students read.
Supply List
White Board and Marker
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a lower elementary teacher and my love is to teach students to read.Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $180 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
100 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
6-8 learners per class
